| MGP-V30A is formulated to yield a very soft (Shore OO 30 Durometer Hardness) elastomeric gel material using the low viscosity liquid components at room temperature. The consistency of cured/molded material resembles to soft TPE of the similar hardness range. Unlike TPE, MGP-V30A is a thermosetting material that can be processed at room temperature with ambient pressure. Inexpensive soft molds or plastic/resin molds can be used to mold parts of this material. For small production quantities, it can be processed manually without a specific processing/dispensing machine. These easier processing parameters make MGP-V30A an easier and low-cost alternative to TPE. Possible applications for MGP-V30A include cushioning and padding parts, shoe insoles, grip enhancement, gaskets, prototyping of various soft elastomeric parts, and many other custom applications. Unlike some of the polyurethane gel class materials, the tack level of completely cured surface is low, so the molded parts may be used without protective covering for some applications. When it is cut, the cut surface also has low tack. Dies or sheets of MGP-V30A can be easily fabricated avoiding a significant sticky residue to the blades. The cured material elongates over 500% (tested with an in-house method). Although it does not have as strong tensile strength or cut/tear resistance as TPE of similar hardness range does, a molded part stretches far to resist tearing in many cushioning applications. MGP-V30A is made of mostly hydrophobic constituents and the molded parts are expected to withstand well in wet conditions. The natural color of cured piece is clear with amber color. Designations:
System Code: MGP- V30A
Part-A: MPC- 075
Part-B: GNB- 237 Mixing Ratio:
100: 310 by Weight
100: 384 by Volume (26:100 Gear Ratio for Gear Type Metering Pumps) Information provided by Northstar Polymers |
